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Saudi Interior Ministry Launches ‘Balagh’ Security Awareness Initiative | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior launched the “Balagh” security awareness initiative on Sunday, aiming to encourage the public to report incidents that could affect community safety and strengthen cooperation between citizens, institutions and security authorities, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The initiative promotes the use of official reporting

AlUla Expands Global Tourism Partner Network to 19 Accredited Companies | 📷SPA ALULA, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has added seven specialized Destination Management Companies to its accredited partner network, taking the total to 19 and widening its presence across key international tourism markets, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The expanded network now includes companies serving the GCC, United Kingdom, Europe, United States, India, Russia, China and Latin

Dubai Crown Prince Praises flydubai Pilot for Courage, Responsibility | 📷WAM DUBAI, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and praised his conduct, describing it as an example of courage, responsibility and care for human life, the Emirates News Agency reported. Sheikh Hamdan, who also serves as UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said Machchhar had

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Ishaq Dar attends a meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to discuss stability in the region following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, at Tahrir Palace in Cairo, Egypt June 21, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh ISLAMABAD, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will discuss an Iranian proposal for political engagement with Yemen’s Houthis at a

Saudi Arabia Records 11,819 Residency, Labor and Border Violations in Weeklong Campaign RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi authorities recorded 11,819 residency, labor and border security violations during nationwide inspections carried out between September 24 and 30, the Ministry of Interior said. The total included 5,793 residency violations, 3,307 border security cases and 2,719 breaches of labor regulations. Authorities also detained 1,382 people attempti

Creative Summit 2026 Opens in Diriyah With Focus on AI and Creative Economy | 📷SPA DIRIYAH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The third edition of the Creative Summit opened on Saturday in Jax District, Diriyah, bringing together creative professionals, investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts for three days of sessions focused on media, technology and Saudi Arabia’s creative economy. The event, which runs through October 5, is being held in strategic partnership wit

Interior Ministry Infantry Displays Draw Crowds at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷spa RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Military infantry displays presented by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior drew large crowds at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Visitors gathered in the demonstration area to watch infantry personnel perform coordinated formations and synchronized m

Saudi Arabia Forecasts Heavy Rain, Hail Across Several Regions RIYADH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Meteorology forecast moderate to heavy rain and hail across parts of Jazan, Aseer, Al-Baha, Makkah and Madinah, while unsettled conditions are expected across several other regions. Light to moderate rain may affect Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim, Northern Borders and the Eastern Region. Dust-stirring winds are also forecast across parts

Archie Owen Takes First Formula 4 Win at Jeddah Season Opener | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Oct 3 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Welsh driver Archie Owen claimed the first Formula 4 victory of his career at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, winning the opening race of the 2026 Aramco F4 Saudi Arabian Championship in only his second appearance in the category. Owen, racing for 7.23 Racing, led the field home ahead of Britain’s Harrison Mackie of iCONNA, who finished 4.232 seconds behind. Austria

Saudi Cup Trophy Goes on Display at Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh RIYADH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Visitors to the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 can view and take photographs with the original Saudi Cup trophy as the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia showcases the Kingdom’s horse racing sector and upcoming season, Jockey Club spokesman Faisal Al-Atawi said the club’s pavilion introduces visitors to horse racing, major competitions an

Saudi Arabia, Qatar Set for Khaleeji 27 Semi-Final in Jeddah JEDDAH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia will meet Qatar on Saturday at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah for a place in the Arabian Gulf Cup final, with both sides reaching the semi-finals without defeat, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The hosts arrive with the tournament’s strongest group-stage record after winning all three of their Group A matches. Saudi Arabia edged Kuwait 1-0 before beatin

Prophet’s Mosque Imam Urges Contentment, Compassion in Friday Sermon MADINAH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Sheikh Abdullah Al-Buaijan highlighted contentment with divine decree as a foundation for inner peace during Friday’s sermon at the Prophet’s Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Sheikh Al-Buaijan warned against greed and envy, saying material wealth alone does not bring contentment or inner richness. He said contentment should not be understood as helpl

Saudi National Greening Program Wins Arab Environmental Excellence Award | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 2 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s National Greening Program has won the Arab Environmental Excellence Award in the “land rehabilitation to enhance resilience” category for an outstanding government-sector environmental project, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The award, organized by the Council of Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment, recognized the program’s

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Opens in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 opened on Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital, bringing together 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the exhibition runs through October 10 and features ac

Saudi-Led Coalition Says Houthi Drone Targeted Madinah Power Station RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen said an investigation found that a drone attack targeting the Taibah electricity distribution station in Madinah on September 29 was planned and carried out by Yemen’s Houthis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Coalition spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Malki said the attack took place at 5:11 a.m. on Tuesda

Saudi Interior Minister Visits International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif visited the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Abdulaziz, who also chairs the board of directors of the National Center for Falcons, toured the exhibition’s

Diriyah Gate Authority to Showcase At-Turaif Heritage at Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Diriyah Gate Development Authority will participate in the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Riyadh from October 1 to 10, highlighting At-Turaif Historical District and Diriyah’s living heritage, the Saudi Press Agency reported. DGDA will participate as the exhibition’s “Legacy Partner” under the theme

Saudi Red Sea Authority Grants Operating Licenses to Amaala, Shura Island Marinas | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Saudi Red Sea Authority granted Red Sea Global operating licenses for the Amaala and Shura Island marinas on Thursday, strengthening their readiness to receive yachts and supporting integrated marine services across destinations being developed along Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The licenses were handed ov

Saudi Arabia Tops Khaleeji 27 Group, Sets Up Semi-Final Against Qatar | 📷SPA JEDDAH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia advanced to the semi-finals of the Arabian Gulf Cup after finishing top of Group A with a perfect nine-point record, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The group stage of Khaleeji 27 concluded after 12 matches, with Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar securing places in the last four. Saudi Arabia defeated Kuwait 1-0, Oman 3-

Al-Baha Expands Saudi Coffee Cultivation With More Than 115,000 Trees | 📷SPA AL-BAHA, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Al-Baha Region is expanding coffee cultivation, with more than 450 farms and over 115,000 trees producing various types of Saudi coffee, the Saudi Press Agency reported on International Coffee Day. Coffee farms are spread across several governorates and mountainous areas of Al-Baha, reflecting the region’s growing role in domestic coffee p